BALLS IN YOUR COURT: Sagna is yet to sign a new deal at Arsenal and looks set to leave in the summer [GETTY]

The French defender is out-of-contract in the summer and admitted earlier this week his intention to leave the Gunners.

Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs interested in acquiring Sagna on a free transfer, but Wenger remained adamant the future of the 31-year-old will not affect his team selection for the clash with the Tigers.

“I do not doubt his integrity, desire to win and his commit at all”

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

“I have said this many times. The ball is in his camp and I cannot influence that,” the Arsenal boss said.

When asked if he had a problem with picking Sagna, Wenger added: “None at all. I said this many times, to be a professional is to give your best until the last day of your contract.

“And for me that is the real professional. I do not doubt his integrity, desire to win and his commitment at all.”